About the course

Individual and population health is a matter of growing social concern. Achieving good health and delivering effective healthcare demands scientific, medical and policy innovation. A variety of fields have a role to play, including law and ethics.

　　As a student on this programme you will examine topics that reflect some of the main contemporary legal and ethical challenges faced by those working in healthcare and health research, and place them in their social and historical context. These include issues that arise in the context of genetics, assisted reproduction, abortion, standards of medical treatment, transplantation medicine, mental health, advance decisions, assisted suicide, health research, and the allocation of scarce resources.

　　We offer you the opportunity to study the fundamentals of medical law and ethics, both international and domestic, at an advanced level, and the opportunity to take more specialised courses on issues of contemporary significance, encouraging and supporting the development of research skills necessary for a career in medical law or ethics. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (September), 2024	Edinburgh
Semester 1 (September), 2025	Edinburgh
Semester 1 (September), 2026	Edinburgh

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Edinburgh

A minimum UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in law, politics, medicine, medical humanities or life sciences. We will also consider candidates with a degree in a related discipline which includes relevant prior study. Entry to this programme is competitive. Meeting minimum requirements for consideration does not guarantee an offer of study.

　　IELTS: total 7.0 (at least 6.5 in each module)

　　TOEFL-iBT: total 100 (at least 23 in each module)

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 100.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

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　　THE World ranking12th / 130

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